Temple University Athletics
Volleyball's Rapacz Signs Pro Contract
5.14.18 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA -- Recent Temple graduate Izabella Rapacz has signed her first professional contract to continue her volleyball career. The right side hitter will play for Enea Energetyk Poznan in the top Polish professional league.
TEMPLE STAR
> Rapacz capped her collegiate career with a unanimous selection to the American All-Conference first team, the first Temple player to earn such distinction.
> She earned All-Conference honors three times in her career, with back-to-back first team selections.Â
> Rapacz ended her time in cherry and white with 1,065 kills, 628 digs, 308 blocks, and 37 aces, earning the numbers in mostly three seasons of action.
POLISH PRIDE
> Rapacz speaks Polish and is a dual citizen of Poland and the United States.
> She comes from a long line of accomplished athletes, as her mother, Dorota, played volleyball in Poland and her father, Grzegorz, played professional soccer in Poland.
> Rapacz will go to Poland in August for two months of training before the season starts in October. The schedule runes through May with playoffs, finals, and the European Cup.
QUOTABLE: Rapacz
> "To be able to play professionally, is a dream come true. I set that goal ever since I came to Temple. Coach Bake told me freshman year that I would have to work hard on and off the court to make it a reality. I looked over film numerous times and stayed longer after practice everyday to make sure I did everything I could to better my chances. I would not be able to do this without the coaches, teammates, advisors, and my athletic trainer by my side and Temple. I am forever grateful."
> "I felt like the process was almost exactly like getting recruited for college. You send over your best films, have a profile, and make sure it's the best fit."Â Â
QUOTABLE: Head Coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam
> "First of all, congrats to Izzy for getting this opportunity. It's a testament to her determination and hard work. This is something she's pursued from the first day she got on campus, and we're very happy she's able to continue her playing career."
> "It's great not only for Izzy, but for the program, that we are creating opportunities to play after college."
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TEMPLE STAR
> Rapacz capped her collegiate career with a unanimous selection to the American All-Conference first team, the first Temple player to earn such distinction.
> She earned All-Conference honors three times in her career, with back-to-back first team selections.Â
> Rapacz ended her time in cherry and white with 1,065 kills, 628 digs, 308 blocks, and 37 aces, earning the numbers in mostly three seasons of action.
POLISH PRIDE
> Rapacz speaks Polish and is a dual citizen of Poland and the United States.
> She comes from a long line of accomplished athletes, as her mother, Dorota, played volleyball in Poland and her father, Grzegorz, played professional soccer in Poland.
> Rapacz will go to Poland in August for two months of training before the season starts in October. The schedule runes through May with playoffs, finals, and the European Cup.
QUOTABLE: Rapacz
> "To be able to play professionally, is a dream come true. I set that goal ever since I came to Temple. Coach Bake told me freshman year that I would have to work hard on and off the court to make it a reality. I looked over film numerous times and stayed longer after practice everyday to make sure I did everything I could to better my chances. I would not be able to do this without the coaches, teammates, advisors, and my athletic trainer by my side and Temple. I am forever grateful."
> "I felt like the process was almost exactly like getting recruited for college. You send over your best films, have a profile, and make sure it's the best fit."Â Â
QUOTABLE: Head Coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam
> "First of all, congrats to Izzy for getting this opportunity. It's a testament to her determination and hard work. This is something she's pursued from the first day she got on campus, and we're very happy she's able to continue her playing career."
> "It's great not only for Izzy, but for the program, that we are creating opportunities to play after college."
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